EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 55 MIN
Trusting God: Faith, Marriage & Finding Purpose | Hold On Ep. 17
from Hold On · host Kyle Cooper
What happens when everything you planned starts falling apart and you’re forced to trust God anyway?In this deeply personal episode of Hold On, newlyweds Koby and Erin share their powerful journey of faith, adversity, and learning to rely on Jesus Christ through uncertainty. From being unexpectedly cut from teams, career-ending setbacks, anxiety, illness, and painful transitions, to serving a mission in Africa, navigating college athletics, and stepping into marriage and an unknown future abroad, their story is a reminder that God is always working especially when life feels most unstable.Through raw stories of prayer in desperation, miracles both small and undeniable, and moments where holding on was the only option, Koby and Erin testify that life isn’t falling apart, it's often falling into place. They reflect on how faith grew strongest in hardship, how God’s timing brought them together, and why surrendering control is often the path to peace, purpose, and lasting joy.This episode is for anyone who feels lost, cut off, uncertain, or stretched beyond their limits and needs the reminder that God sees you, knows you, and is not finished with your story.Check out our Episode with Shaan Sharma from The Chosen HERE: https://youtu.be/cerAiR8SdEM 00:00 Welcome to The Hold On Podcast 01:53 Background and Context02:38 Quick Intros: Meet Koby and Erin04:03 Erin's Journey: Soccer and Faith11:09 Colby's Story: Hard Work and Mission13:35 High School Days and Friendships16:22 The Spirit and Personal Experiences19:26 How Koby and Erin Met28:33 Struggles and Trusting God's Plan29:26 Miracle Goal and Eye Injury30:26 Heartbreak and Transfer to Arkansas33:05 Koby’s Mission to Africa37:51 Personal Prayers and Comfort48:59 Future Plans in Portugal52:14 Final Thoughts and TestimoniesSubscribe to the channel and share your thoughts in the comments. Your story might inspire the next conversation!Listen To The Podcast:Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4jCPVe4xpMDcNgpMEppKIw?si=X3y2pBeTQAqRsdX0PfWv7AListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hold-on/id1823769927 Produced in partnership with SB Studios.Start Your Podcast Today Here: https://www.sbstudios.coMusic From Sound Stripe: ST4NP7IM2E4BDF4W
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What happens when everything you planned starts falling apart and you’re forced to trust God anyway?In this deeply personal episode of Hold On, newlyweds Koby and Erin share their powerful journey of faith, adversity, and learning to rely on Jesus Christ through uncertainty. From being unexpectedly cut from teams, career-ending setbacks, anxiety, illness, and painful transitions, to serving a mission in Africa, navigating college athletics, and stepping into marriage and an unknown future abroad, their story is a reminder that God is always working especially when life feels most unstable.Through raw stories of prayer in desperation, miracles both small and undeniable, and moments where holding on was the only option, Koby and Erin testify that life isn’t falling apart, it's often falling into place. They reflect on how faith grew strongest in hardship, how God’s timing brought them together, and why surrendering control is often the path to peace, purpose, and lasting joy.This episode is for anyone who feels lost, cut off, uncertain, or stretched beyond their limits and needs the reminder that God sees you, knows you, and is not finished with your story.Check out our Episode with Shaan Sharma from The Chosen HERE: https://youtu.be/cerAiR8SdEM 00:00 Welcome to The Hold On Podcast 01:53 Background and Context02:38 Quick Intros: Meet Koby and Erin04:03 Erin's Journey: Soccer and Faith11:09 Colby's Story: Hard Work and Mission13:35 High School Days and Friendships16:22 The Spirit and Personal Experiences19:26 How Koby and Erin Met28:33 Struggles and Trusting God's Plan29:26 Miracle Goal and Eye Injury30:26 Heartbreak and Transfer to Arkansas33:05 Koby’s Mission to Africa37:51 Personal Prayers and Comfort48:59 Future Plans in Portugal52:14 Final Thoughts and TestimoniesSubscribe to the channel and share your thoughts in the comments. Your story might inspire the next conversation!Listen To The Podcast:Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4jCPVe4xpMDcNgpMEppKIw?si=X3y2pBeTQAqRsdX0PfWv7AListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hold-on/id1823769927 Produced in partnership with SB Studios.Start Your Podcast Today Here: https://www.sbstudios.coMusic From Sound Stripe: ST4NP7IM2E4BDF4W
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